# NTSB MKC88LA152: Cessna 150, N8697S, Coy, AR, August 7, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 7, 1988, 10:20 local (15:20 UTC)
- Place: Coy, AR
- Coordinates: 34.540119, -91.869895 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=34.5401&lon=-91.8699&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 7, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 34626
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC88LA152
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/34626/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA152

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - weather condition - carburetor icing conditions (cause)
  - procedures/directives - not followed, pilot in command (cause)
  - carburetor heat - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)
  - fuel system,carburetor - ice (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Nose over, landing
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)

## Analysis

WHILE PRACTICING FOR HIS PVT PLT CHECK RIDE, THE STUDENT PILOT RETURNED TO THE AIRSTRIP TO PRACTICE TAKEOFFS AND LDGS. HE LOST ALL POWER ON FINAL APPROACH, AND DUE TO AIRCRAFT ON THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY, HE ATTEMPTED AN EMERGENCY LDG ON AN ADJACENT SOY BEAN FIELD. THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING THE LDG ATTEMPT AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND ENGINE RUN-UP FAILED TO REVEAL CAUSE OF ENGINE FAILURE. METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WERE CONDUCIVE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF CARBURETOR ICING ACCORDING TO THE 'ICING PROBABILTY CHARTS'.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8697S](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8697S-2015-04-30), registration cancelled 2015-04-30, S/N 15061997, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 150
- Registry model: [Cessna 150F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150f) (registry code 2071814) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 15061997
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-200-A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Jay A. Priest
- Registered owner: Priest, Jay A
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility
- Airport: NONE

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 48; student; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 50 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 80° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 90 °F, dew point 75 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: PBF, 20 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19880807031059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880807031059A), Aug 7, 1988: Cessna 150F, Coy, AR, Substantial damage. Engine quit on final. Strip blocked by ag aircraft. Landed off airport and nosed over. Carb icing probability.

## Other investigations on N8697S (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW68F0400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0400), Dec 18, 1967: Cessna 15OF (N8697S), Alexandria, LA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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